Companies in Epping

United Kingdom|51.8% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,727
Active

1,727 active companies are registered in Epping with Companies House. Out of 2,090 companies ever registered here, 210 are no longer active — a 83% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (64%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 127 companies. Epping is home to 26 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 27 government contracts worth £43.8M in total. The average company age is 9.4 years. The earliest company registration in Epping dates back to 1904.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,727
Active Companies
2,090
Total Registered
1904
Oldest Company
51.8%
Growth (2020s)

Epping is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
9%
31%
53%
Pre-1990: 70
1990s: 56
2000s: 191
2010s: 649
2020s: 1,098

Data Signals

Governance
7,2064 src
Financial
5,78510 src
Risk
9307 src
Compliance
59910 src
Trade
2532 src
quality
1023 src
growth
332 src
operational
271 src
ESG
214 src
innovation
92 src
regulatory
51 src
corporate_structure
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Epping is 9.4 years old. There are 26 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 14 registered charities operate locally.

9.4 yrs
Avg company age
26
FCA regulated
14
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (52%)Medium: 4 (16%)Large: 8 (32%)

Government Investment

Companies in Epping have been awarded 27 government contracts with a combined value of £43.8M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Epping?

There are 1,727 active companies registered in Epping, out of 2,090 total. 210 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Epping?

The top industries in Epping include Buying and selling of own real estate (127 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (106 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (74 companies).

How fast is Epping growing as a business hub?

51.8% of currently active companies in Epping were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Epping?

Our database contains 14,972 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in Epping. The largest category is Governance with 7,206 signals from 4 sources.

When was the first company registered in Epping?

The oldest company registration in Epping dates back to 1904, spanning over 122 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.